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Long-term care refers to a range of services and support designed to meet needs like bathing, dressing or eating. Options for such care include in-home care, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. For some, the costs of long-term care may impact their retirement savings.
It's time to care about long-term care
While many people picture retirement as an opportunity to relax, retirees can face many challenges, including the potential need for long-term care. A 2022 report from the Department of Health … more
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City of Fairhope awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The City of Fairhope has been honored with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) … more
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The ingredients are simple: 200 grams of flour and two farm-fresh eggs. The equipment is minimal. The teacher is dynamic.
From Italy to Fairhope: Mari’s Italian Cooking Lab flourishes and draws lifelong learners
FAIRHOPE — The ingredients are simple: 200 grams of flour and two farm-fresh eggs. The equipment is minimal. The teacher is dynamic. Lifelong learners are flocking to Fairhope to learn the art … more
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Keeping your skin healthy, clean and vibrant involves establishing a consistent skincare routine, adopting healthy lifestyle habits, and protecting your skin from environmental stressors. Be mindful of the skincare products you use and ensure they are suitable for your skin type.
USA Health offers tips to keep skin healthy
As temperatures begin to decline and less moisture is present in the air, now is the time to learn about skin care and adopt habits that can support healthier skin, hair and nails for a lifetime. … more
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Dean Ridings
Editorial: A bridge over troubled waters for local journalism
Among the liberties enshrined for Americans in our founding documents, freedom of the press stands first among equals. "A popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring … more
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Christmas Grace
Christmas means different things to different people. Multitudes muddle through the season without truly knowing the reason for it. The apostle Paul shares that Christmas is when God's grace … more
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Local citizen looking at Marble in the French Quarter. "There are parents who go get an ice cream and come down and look for Marble with their children, and she has just been around for so long, people expect to see her here," said Sue Rusyniak, owner of The Happy Olive.
2 famous Fairhope French Quarter cats find community of care with shop owners, restaurant employees
FAIRHOPE — In an effort to provide food, water and care to stray cats in the area, a tale of feline friendship has unfolded in the Fairhope French Quarter. Two stray cats, known by locals … more
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Hosting for the holidays can be demanding on your time and energy. However, with a few tips, you can reduce the stress of hosting family and friends this holiday season.
3 ways to take the stress out of holiday hosting
The holiday season is one of the best times of the year! Between cooking, cleaning and keeping guests entertained, it can also be pretty demanding on your time and energy. In fact, during the … more
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In Alabama, 369,369 of adults have been diagnosed with COPD and 3,215 people die each year from the disease.
Alabama among highest rates of COPD
Alabama is one of the states with the highest rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and The American Lung Association is raising awareness, taking action and helping make a … more
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This rendering of what The Blind Tiger will look like was provided in August 2022.
The Blind Tiger's Fairhope Pier location "coming soon"
The restaurant located on the Fairhope Pier is getting closer to opening, according its owner. The Blind Tiger brand is based in Bay St. Louis and has locations in Bay St. Louis and Biloxi, … more
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New speed limit signs have been installed around downtown Fairhope. This sign is located on Fairhope Avenue heading in to downtown from the Fairhope Pier Park.
Speed limit reduced in downtown Fairhope
Motorists in downtown Fairhope's central business district will notice new speed limit signs have been posted, and the Fairhope Police Department will be enforcing the new 15-mile-per-hour speed … more
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The Counting Crows will take the stage at Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile after the evening’s carnival parades conclude around 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2024. Previous Senior Bowl concerts have taken place on Friday night of game week; however, this year’s free event has been moved to Saturday to accommodate the Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Legends Gala.
Senior Bowl announces Counting Crows to play free downtown concert at Mardi Gras Park in Mobile
MOBILE — The Reese’s Senior Bowl, along with supporting sponsor Airbus, announced that GRAMMY and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows will perform at Mardi Gras Park in … more
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William Kilgo, M.D.
USA Health multiple sclerosis specialist presents findings at world conference
William Kilgo, M.D., a neurologist with USA Health, recently shared research findings using a first-of-its-kind blood test that monitors multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity in a poster … more
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Fairhope alumni Will Reid and Ellis Ponder pose for a photo before the 88th installment of the Iron Bowl rivalry between Auburn and Alabama on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25. The pair worked one season together for the Pirate football team before their respective graduations from Fairhope High School in 2009 and 2006. Reid now serves as the Director of Football Video at Auburn and Ponder is the Associate Athletics Director and Football Chief Operating Officer at Alabama.
Fairhope’s off-field connection to the 88th Iron Bowl
While there were familiar faces under the helmets on both sidelines of Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium for this year’s Iron Bowl, the Baldwin County connections continued off the field all … more
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As the animals sniffed and explored the blue and pink tires, they quickly became comfortable, climbing onto the beds and relaxing. “It feels great because it is finally like the animals recognize the I have put in a lot of work into these projects,” he said. “I am overall overjoyed to see that the animals like it.”
Fairhope Eagles Scout provides comfort to Humane animals
FAIRHOPE — After 180 hours of preparation and assembling and painting tires, Eagle Scout Brody Gwaltney delivered 10 tire beds to the Baldwin County Humane Society for incoming animals. … more
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Mary Myers Clarke and her brother at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 23.
Spanish Fort student surprised with Magic Moment trip to New York City
If you were one of the millions of people who tuned into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday morning, you may have noticed a familiar face among the shivering but enthusiastic crowd. Mary … more
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R Bistro served hungry visitors in downtown Fairhope for over 10 years. They restaurant closed in 2021.
R Bistro set to reopen in Fairhope with a new location
FAIRHOPE — A past Fairhope favorite restaurant is set to make a return to a new location and could be open as soon as next week. R Bistro was in the heart of Fairhope's central business … more
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Dr. LaDonna Crews, associate professor of pediatrics and a pediatrician with USA Health Physicians Group, examines a patient Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 in the pediatric clinic at the Strada Patient Care Center.
USA Health pediatrician honored with state advocacy award
LaDonna M. Crews, M.D., FAAP, a physician who specializes in complex care pediatrics at USA Health, has been a passionate advocate for her patients, dedicating her practice to creating a medical home … more
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Where and how you sit matters when getting blood pressure taken at the doctor's office
Millions of people with normal blood pressure may be misclassified as having blood pressure that is too high because of improper positioning when measurements are taken, new research suggests. … more
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Navigating the podcast seas: Gulf Coast Media staff tips for finding your perfect listen just in time for the holiday travel season
The holiday season is here, and for some that means traveling to see friends and family. For others, it may mean prepping for an influx of houseguests. When hitting the road or tackling household … more
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